Anti Narcoleptic F.A.Q.

Provigil stands out among the competing medications indicated for sleep disorders. Unlike its rivals, Provigil increases alertness without potential for abuse or addiction. When use of Provigil is stopped, there are no symptoms of withdrawal.

Indications

Provigil is intended for use in patients who have sleep disorders. It has been approved for adult patients with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, shift work sleep disorder and hypersomnia.

Benefits

When taken as prescribed, Provigil immediately improves alertness and mental acuity. It also improves symptoms associated with sleep disorders and restores daytime wakefulness.

Side Effects

The most common side effect of Provigil is headache. After the adult patient's body adjusts to the medication, this will subside. Provigil also has other less common side effects such as nausea, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, diarrhea and respiratory rhinitis. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

Dosing

Provigil comes in 100 and 200 mg tablets. According to Rxlist.com, the recommended amount of Provigil is 200 mg per day. Doses as high as 400 mg can be prescribed; it depends on the patient's diagnosis.

Warning

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing before beginning the medication. Provigil also speeds up the clearance of certain birth control pills in the liver, increasing chances of pregnancy in some patients. Provigil is not approved for use in patients under the age of 18. If you have another medical condition or are taking any other medications, talk with your doctor before starting Provigil.